Course Catalog (2009-2010)

2009-2010 Course Catalog: Appendix J

Appendix J

Regulations Concerning Student Sponsored Events

The scope of these regulations extends to all student sponsored events. For the purposes of these regulations, such events include the presentation of speakers, programs, concerts, dances, solicitation of funds, distribution and posting of materials, circulation of petitions and surveys and the sale of materials.

The regulations are designed to enhance the students' opportunities to enrich their educational experiences, to protect constitutional rights of free expression and to ensure that there will be no interference with college instructional programs.

The general purpose of all student groups as organized, recognized and approved under the supervision of the college administration shall be in conformity with the Board of Regents policy of the Nevada System of Higher Education and TMCC.

All student organizations are subject to the regulations of and derive their authority from the Board of Regents, Nevada System of Higher Education and the rules and regulations of TMCC.

  1. Recognized Student Organizations-per the constitution:
    1. Definition: A recognized student organization is defined as a group which adheres to the following policies.
      1. Operates under the advisorship of a member of the college full-time faculty or staff member.
      2. Maintains in the student government office, a constitution which has been approved by the student senate; a current list of officers; and signature of the faculty or staff advisor. Membership in campus student organizations is comprised of TMCC students totaling at least 75% of their active membership.
      3. Schedules and holds a minimum of one meeting per month during the academic year.
      4. Submits a budget that itemizes anticipated income and expenditures throughout the course of the academic year.
      5. Submits a written report of the organization's activities at the completion on each academic semester.
    2. Privileges: The privileges of recognized student organizations include
      1. use of the name of the Associated Students of TMCC;
      2. use of the campus building, equipment and services of the college when available and officially scheduled; and
      3. publicity for the events, use of bulletin boards on campus and the campus newspaper, ECHO.
    3. Procedures for presentation of programs or activities
      1. Programs intended solely for members of the recognized student organization require no approval.
      2. The presentation of programs or activities open to the entire student body requires that the sponsor adhere to the following procedures.
        1. The sponsor must submit a request to the associate dean of student support services outlining appropriate details including the nature of the program, date and time, anticipated attendance, services needed (e.g., custodial, security, etc.), equipment required, proposed facility to be utilized, and all details regarding admission charges or other funds to be collected in conjunction with the program. Upon review of this data, the associate dean of student support services will place the event on the student senate agenda for approval/disapproval
        2. The program must be presented for review by the college president if a controversial speaker or issue is involved. Determination of applicability of this section will be made by the associate dean of student support services.
        3. Sponsors of events which involve professional performers, speakers or artists, may pay at a rate agreed upon by the performer, the sponsor and the associate dean of student support services.
    4. Reservation of facilities for meetings or other purposes
      1. The sponsor of an approved program must reserve the desired facility in accordance with campus policy and based on facility space. Determination of the availability of the facility shall be made by the associate dean of student support services and the scheduling office.
      2. Facilities are normally available during the regular operational hours of the college. Special permission is required for facility use on days and hours when the college is not offering instructional programs. The college can require the organization to pay for facility use and/or special supervision and security in these instances.
      3. Once the availability of a facility has been established, the sponsor must confirm the reservation with the associate dean of student support services.
      4. Programs must be implemented in such a manner so as not to constitute interference with the instructional programs or general college operations. Only at times when classes are not in session may sound amplifying equipment be used.
    5. Distribution of materials The college regulations governing the distribution of printed and manufactured materials are designed to permit maximum freedom of expression and to prevent attempts to coerce or intimidate students into buying or receiving printed materials.
      1. Organizations desiring to distribute such material on campus must identify the organization and request approval from the associate dean of student support services.
      2. Distribution of any material in classrooms is expressly prohibited.
      3. Commercial material may not be distributed at TMCC unless it includes the following disclaimer:

        Note: The contents of this document does not reflect the opinions or endorsement by TMCC; not printed or distributed at TMCC expense; delivery beyond drop-box level is optional.
      4. Materials may be distributed at designated areas, the atrium or at scheduled meetings.
      5. Tables may be set up in authorized areas by campus organizations. Requests must be submitted to the associate dean of student support services. Tables may not be scheduled for periods longer than one week at a time.
      6. Tables must be staffed at all times with a placard identifying the organization displayed.
      7. The distribution of materials is to be coordinated with the associate dean of student support services. An information copy of any material to be distributed must bear the name of the sponsor. Distribution of any material on campus is subject to the approval of the associate dean of student support services.
      8. Written material of any kind is not to be distributed in parking areas. Such distribution of materials on the windshields of cars or other locations that results in littering may be considered by the college as a violation of the littering law and the distributor and/or company or organization responsible may be subject to a fine.
      9. The collection of signatures for petitions or request for completion of surveys is subject to the same regulations as those which govern distribution of materials. Such matters should be submitted to the associate dean of student support services.
    6. Fundraising on campus
      1. The procedure for solicitation should follow that outlined in "procedures for presentations of programs or activities" (Section C).
      2. The solicitations of funds in classrooms is expressly prohibited.
      3. All funds collected for an activity on campus (including membership dues) must be deposited to the credit of the organization involved with the college cashier within 24 hours of collection. Funds may be withdrawn through the normal fund expenditure procedures outlined by the college controller's office.
      4. Tables for fund raising purposes may be placed only in designated areas.
    7. Posting of materials
      1. All materials to be posted by student organizations must be approved and stamped at the Dandini Campus, RDMT 315.
      2. All materials must clearly designate the sponsoring organization.
      3. Material may be authorized for posting only on bulletin boards located outside classrooms unless designated for department use only. Any material posted in unauthorized locations, or without being stamped, is subject to removal.
      4. Material may not be posted on doors, painted surfaces, classrooms, or outside of buildings. Bulletin boards outside classrooms are available for the posting of material on a space available basis. Sponsors are responsible for the removal of their material after the expiration date or once the material becomes obsolete. Any obsolete material may be removed by any member of the college staff.
      5. The number and size of posters any one organization may post is subject to limitation.
    8. Alcoholic beverages If a group or organization desires to serve alcohol for a special event on or off campus they must submit a written request to the president of the college. The college president has the authority to designate the time and place for special events where alcoholic beverages may be served. If serving of alcohol is approved, the sponsor must provide approved security to check identification of any student attending the function to ensure compliance with Nevada State Law and the legal and appropriate use of alcohol.